Why hello there, may I impress you with my fancy-looking Baked Salmon in Foil? Whether you need a fast, healthy dinner, a meal to wow the crowd, or a simple protein that you can enjoy tonight and eat leftover the next day, this is THE baked salmon recipe for you! Show
If you’ve been intimidated by cooking fish in the past, I totally get it! I spent years avoiding buying salmon because I thought it would be too complicated to make, or that worse yet, I’d mess it up and ruin a beautiful piece of fish. All of that changed after I discovered this easy foil-baking method. This easy baked salmon takes less time to prep (five minutes) than I spent sleepily scrolling through Instagram this morning while brushing my teeth (much more than five minutes). It’s only five ingredients. You can make it with one hand, sip your wine with the other, and pet your dog/kids/loving-but-needy significant other at the same time. Best of all: baked salmon in foil tastes INCREDIBLE. It feels fancy. It looks fancy. It eats fancy. Nothing about cooking it is fancy. Be impressed with yourself anyway! This baked salmon was the very first salmon I learned to cook with confidence. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve made it since. It’s become the base of countless easy, delectable salmon recipes like Spicy Baked Salmon and Grilled Salmon in Foil, and it is still a meal I make often, both when I’m cooking for two (Ben and myself) or for a crowd. It’s also become one of YOUR favorite recipes. This baked salmon in foil has dozens and dozens of glowing reviews and has been viewed millions of times. Today, I’m dusting it off from the archives in the hopes that if you haven’t made this salmon yet, you’ll give it a try. And if you have, I hope you’re reminded of how much you enjoyed it and will add it back to your menu soon. Without further ado: what I (and many of you!) are convinced is the very best baked salmon recipe in the world! Why Bake Salmon in Foil?Rarely am I so rewarded for so little effort as when I make easy baked salmon recipes like this baked salmon in foil. It’s dead simple, but so delicious and so good for you too.
Don’t want to bake with foil? I have heard that some find it to be a health concern. You can still use this recipe by making baked salmon in parchment paper instead!
Health Benefits of Baked Salmon
Baked Salmon in Foil – So Many Ways to Love TheeI’ve cooked baked salmon in foil dozens of different ways. While all you really need for a satisfying piece of baked salmon is salt, pepper, and olive oil, the foil method is easy to adapt to different herbs and ingredients. You have plenty of options to keep it exciting and new. A few of my favorites include:
How Long to Bake Salmon in Foil
The Best Temperature for Baking SalmonHere’s how I determined what temperature is best for baking salmon.
Tips for Perfectly Baked SalmonThe one major rule of baking salmon in foil is not to overcook the fish.
How to Know When Salmon is Done Baking
Skin On or Skin Off?You can make baked salmon with the skin on or off.
Ideas for Leftovers and ReheatingCooked salmon can be eaten the next day!
What to Serve with Baked Salmon in Foil
Even though baked salmon feels like something you should save for a special night in, I am begging you to give it a chance on your everyday/my-life-is-crazy/someone-feed-me hectic weeknights. These nights deserve balanced, healthy, wonderful-tasting meals just as much as the slower-paced weekend evenings, perhaps even more so. Since baked salmon in foil is so quick and easy to make, it’s the ideal candidate. To weeknight fancy!
Serving: 1(of 6), 5.3 ounces salmonCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 28gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgFiber: 1g Join today and start saving your favorite recipesCreate an account to easily save your favorite projects and tutorials. Register *Health benefits of salmon mentioned in this article were sourced from Healthline and are meant to be for general information, not any kind of specific medical advice. For specific dietary needs, I always recommend contacting your doctor or seeking professional advice. This post contains some affiliate links, which means that I make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you. You May Also LikeStir Fries 15 mins Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME! Learn more about Erin How long do you have to cook salmon?Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for 11 to 14 minutes for 6-ounce fillets or 15 to 18 minutes for a single side, until it registers 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the salmon. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.
How long does salmon take to cook on stove?Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more.
How long does it take salmon to cook at 350?Baking salmon at 350 F usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, whether it is stuffed or not, and your oven's performance. However, usually, it doesn't take more than 30 minutes to bake salmon in a 350 F oven.
How long should I cook salmon at 400?Instructions. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with nonstick.. Place salmon onto foil lined sheetpan. ... . Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until fish is 135 degrees at its thickest most internal part. ... . Serve & enjoy!. |